Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Competitive grants funding energy efficiency improvements at public buildings and facilities including schools, hospitals, community centers, and wastewater treatment plants. Eligible applicants are cities, towns, school districts, state colleges, tribal governments, and other local government entities seeking to reduce energy costs and emissions.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Applicant must be a city, town, school district, state college, federally recognized tribal government, or state/local agency
2.Project must involve energy efficiency retrofits at public buildings or facilities
3.Projects must demonstrate goals of reducing energy use and costs
4.Projects should benefit under-resourced or vulnerable communities
5.Alignment with 2021 Washington State Energy Strategy and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
NCDOR · North Carolina
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.
WVDED · West Virginia
Business and occupation tax credits for qualifying businesses creating 20+ new jobs in West Virginia, with enhanced benefits for investments in high-unemployment counties.